Kingsport, Tennessee is finally getting some respect for its newer restaurants. Locals have been posting delicious stories on Snapchats from the following restaurants. The hype is reaching epic proportions as new cafes and saloons pop up constantly to satisfy our hunger.

The restaurants feature fine chefs, many of whom were born, raised and trained locally. But for whatever reason, there are still so many haters out there from neighboring states. For real though: Kim Kardashian can eat somewhere else. The world’s oligarchs wouldn’t understand anyways.

Fiending for a steak cooked rare and bloody? Or do you want a fresh, seasonal salad instead. Or maybe both! We looked for the most iconic restaurants in the region when compiling this review. A few of these restaurants are thrilling and cutting edge for the most adventurous palates. The rest have a more casual vibe and simply serve up the classics.